Chicago Health Dept
7200 S WESTERN AVE · WEST ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2021.
13 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Aug 2021.
Last inspected Aug 2021. Records may not reflect current conditions.
OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DOOR ON TOILET ROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT TOILET ROOM DOOR NEEDS TO BE SELF CLOSING.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,COLESLAW,FRENCH FRIES,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN TOILET ROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN NO TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED UNIT RANGING FROM 78.0F - 84.2F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 15LBS AND $239. ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 135F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, AND SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
OBSERVED RAW FISH AND RAW CHICKEN IN PREP AREA NOT STORED IN A TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED UNIT. CHICKEN IS AT 51.6F AND FISH IS AT 60.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT COLD FOODS MUST REMAIN AT 41.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED 20LBS AT $100. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION (7-38-005) CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON SIDE OF BACK DOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL TO PREVENT THE ENTRANCE OF UNWANTED PESTS.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED TO LINE SHELVES IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. ALL SURFACES MUST BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TO TEST STRIPS FOR MEASURING THE CORRECT SANITIZING CONCENTRATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED HOT WATER FIXTURE AT HANDSINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DOOR ON TOILET ROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT TOILET ROOM DOOR NEEDS TO BE SELF CLOSING.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
PERSON IN CHARGER HAS NO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENROLL MORE EMPLOYEE'S IN THE CITY SANITATION CLASS TO COVER ALL SHIFTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COUNTER TOP, PREP STATIONS,DRY STORAGE SHELVING, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS, CEILING AND ATTACHED VENT COVER.MUST REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER,DEBRIS AND/OR DUST.
OBSERVER PREMISES IN POOR REPAIR (PEELING PAINT AND HOLES AND OPENING INTO THE WALL) MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
MUST CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN BETTER LIGHTING THROUGH OUT PREMISES. OBSERVED BURNT OUT AND MISSING LIGHT BULBS.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c
FOUND COLE SLAW IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WITHOUT LABELING. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED A 2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL TO PREVENT RODENT ACTIVITY
FOUND NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER/CERTIFICATE ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED . INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012.
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
FOUND COLE SLAW IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WITHOUT LABELING. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
FOUND NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE FRONT SERVICE AREA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED A 2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL TO PREVENT RODENT ACTIVITY
FOUND NO WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED SHELVES, FRYERS, AND SIDES OF COOLER WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FOUND NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED GARBAGE ON THE FLOOR OF THE OUTDOOR REFUSE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE, DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS, WALLS, CEILINGS, AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD OVER THE FRYERS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION 48 OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED IN THE TIME FRAME SPECIFIED ON THE INSPECTION REPORT ARE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER/CERTIFICATE ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED . INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012.
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
FOUND A VARIETY OF SLICED CAKE(58.1F) AND CHICKEN BATTER(68.4F)(MILK, EGGS, AND WATER) OUT OF TEMPERATURE. TCS FOODS SHALL BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. OWNER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 40LBS AND 1 GALLON VALUED AT $100.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
FOUND COLE SLAW IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WITHOUT LABELING. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA AT 58.7. COOLING EQUIPMENT SHALL HOLD FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. COOLER WAS TAGGED AND INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL RE-INSPECTION.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
FOUND NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE FRONT SERVICE AREA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED A 2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL TO PREVENT RODENT ACTIVITY
FOUND NO WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED BOXES OF SHORTENING STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 6INCHES OR MORE OFF THE FLOOR.
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025
OBSERVED SHELVES, FRYERS, AND SIDES OF COOLER WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FOUND NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED GARBAGE ON THE FLOOR OF THE OUTDOOR REFUSE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE, DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS, WALLS, CEILINGS, AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD OVER THE FRYERS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN), NOR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-012A SERIOUS
RUSTY WIRE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SURFACES.
WALL AND WALL BASE ACROSS FROM FRYERS IN POOR REPAIR, DRY WALL UNEVEN, MSSING BASE. INSTD TO REPAIR WALL SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. ALL VENTS THROUGH OUT WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
WALK IN COOLER USED FOR STORAGE WITH EXTREME CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREA.
REPAIR THE DOOR HINGE FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER.
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.
REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER.
THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT# 1978721 DATED 12-28-16 NOT CORRECTED: 32 - EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE TRAP WITH RUSTY SURFACES. 35 - WALLS THROUGHOUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION CRITICAL 7-42-090.
REPAIR THE DOOR HINGE FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER. REPAINT OR REPLACE THE RUSTED STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, SHELF ABOVE THE PREP TABLE, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FAN COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. DRAIN COVERS ARE MISSING FROM THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE WASHROOM AND NEXT TO THE WATER HEATER. MUST PROVIDE.
CLEAN THE DOOR AND WALLS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
NO LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST INSTALL. INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.
REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1480518 ON 2/24/15 NOT CORRECTED: 32 - EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE TRAP WITH RUSTY SURFACES. 35 - WALLS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. 45 - FOOD HANLDER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO RECORDS, LOGS ON PLACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
REPAIR THE DOOR HINGE FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER. REPAINT OR REPLACE THE RUSTED STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, SHELF ABOVE THE PREP TABLE, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FAN COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. DRAIN COVERS ARE MISSING FROM THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE WASHROOM AND NEXT TO THE WATER HEATER. MUST PROVIDE.
CLEAN THE DOOR AND WALLS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
NO LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST INSTALL. INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.
REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER.
LEAK UNDERNEATH FRYER CAUSING EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE TRAP WITH RUSTY SURFACES.
FLOOR TILES MISSING AT FRONT LINE. REPLACE SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
REPLACE ALL MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT REAR. WALLS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANLDER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO RECORDS, LOGS ON PLACE.
REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
NEED TO CLEAN DEEP FRYERS.
CLEAN FLOOR THRU-OUT
REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, AND CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS.
CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS UNDER HOOD.
NO GAS NO HOT WATER MUST PROVIDE.
REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
NEED TO CLEAN FRYERS.
CLEAN FLOOR THRU OUT.
REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES. CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS.
CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS. REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS UNDER HOOD.
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